I've been reading the Carbohydrate Addicts Healthy Heart Plan, and in it, it says anything sweet will be treated by the body as if it IS sugar... all artificial sweeteners are included. It sounds logical, but I have some questions before I take their "4-day Challenge" and try giving them up.

If the sight, smell, taste or even THOUGHT of sweet foods can cause a surge of insulin, what on EARTH can I do about it? Trying NOT to think about something makes you think about it all the more! So now I can't even THINK about doughnuts????

I assume this means stevia as well....

If you aren't on CAD, where you can give in a bit to your sweet tooth, basically, you're resigned to never having dessert again? Or is it possible to have a "treat" now and again, as long as you balance your sugar-substitute treat with a meal of lc food?

I think there would be a benefit to cutting down on my sweetener intake, and I'm even willing to try quitting them altogether for awhile to see if it helps.

I'd appreciate any input or opinions!!!